Visions of the Nile located in Akron, OH, offers the very best in bellydance
instruction in Northeast Ohio. We believe that Bellydance is more than just
dancing, it is an artform that touches the innermost spirit of a person. It is a way
to express yourself in movements that are invigorating and enhance your sense
of well-being. Belly dancing began as a way for women to get in touch with their
inner self and a way to alleviate boredom in the harem. It is a good way to get fit
and lose weight with stretching and low impact movements. It is the only dance form
that women of all shapes, sizes and ages can perform on an equal standing.
As we evolve we are constantly looking for ways to improve and expand the potential
inside us. To meet this need, we have added an additional classroom. In addition to belly
dance and Polynesian dance, we now offer Reiki, meditation and meditative dance,
massotherapy, and T'ai Chi. We also have an extensive library that
features literature, video tapes, dvds, and books covering the services we offer. We believe in giving back to the community. To this end we have danced at the following
Cancer Society events: Relay for Life in Springfield, Barberton, Massillon, Hudson, Stow;
and Making Strides at Canal Park. We have also sponsored a Shimmy-A-Thon to raise
donations for the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank. We have also done benefits
such as the Teddy Bears to Cuddle Drive with benefited the Battered Women's Shelter
and Haven of Rest. We have danced at various arts festivals around the area, we have performed
for style shows and art openings and also danced at numerous nursing homes. "It is just such a win/win proposition for us" says Ameenah, "the residents are in a state of
sensory overload for days after."

This is a view of the Visions
of the Nile Harem Room A, where classes, seminars, and haflas
(bellydance parties) are held